Vegetable Oils Calories

This calorie chart lists oils that are derived from plants, including vegetables and also fruits. This is complementary to the category of animal fats; the amount of fat calories is similar, but the origin of the products differs. Therefore, these oils are suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Although oils are essentially pure fat and have comparable calorie density, the micronutrient content changes depending on the fruit or vegetable from which the oil was extracted. Vegetable oil is said to be the essence of a plant, and as such it does carry some of the same health properties as the whole plant. Walnut oil, for example, has phytonutrients to help balance hormones, as well as skin-improving vitamins and antioxidants. Ever-popular olive oil has natural anti-inflammatories and significant amounts of vitamins E and K. Mix up the vegetable oils you use in the kitchen for the most nutritional value, and look at the nutrition facts to ensure what you’re buying is pure.